Overview

Among tall trees and wooded acres in the resort town of Stowe, Vermont is an extraordinary retreat perched on a 120-acre sprawl. Topnotch Resort and Spa, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, houses capacious guest rooms and suites plus a collection of resort homes with an array of impressive amenities. A sweet European élan coupled with a classic country motif characterizes each hotel chamber, and the freestanding homes with their gourmet kitchens are ideal for multi-generational travel. Accommodations are varied and well-suited for nearly every purpose, whether you are traveling on a romantic getaway or plan to bring the entire family.

Ideal Day

Norma's Restaurant, the resort's signature dining venue, will impress gourmands while adding innovative and delectable fare to your stay. The exhibition kitchen, open-air terrace and menu of jumbo crab cakes and prime beef are pleasing to every sense. Fresh cheese and dairy products acquired from local farms also play prominent roles on the menu. Ranked among the nation's best, the Spa at Topnotch boasts 30 treatment rooms, plus private lounges that are warmed by fireplaces and a juice bar where you can hydrate after a spell in the sauna. The resort also hosts a trio of swimming pools, including one for families and another adult-only plunge. Arrive ready to hit the slopes or glide along freshly fallen snow in an old-fashioned sleigh. Warmer months are filled with tennis matches and tee times. The beauty of staying at Topnotch Resort and Spa is that you can be active or actively idle - and enjoy either with indiscriminate pleasure.